Production Planning Manager; Logistics & Materials

Position: Production Planning Manager (Logistics & Materials) (Permanent)
Location: Hindley

Production Planning Manager (Logistics & Materials) | Salary up to £45,000 + excellent benefits package & career opportunities |

Location:

Wigan, Greater Manchester

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Planning & Logistics Manager to join a leading manufacturing and refurbishment business. Candidates will need to have proven experience in a Production Planning Manager, Materials Planning Manager or Logistics Planning Manager role from within a process-driven assembly, production or manufacturing environment.

Production Planning & Logistics Manager –

The role:

Oversight of the logistics operation, ensuring an efficient and timely movement of units, materials and equipment to support production activity. Optimise planning and logistics processes to enhance efficiency, productivity and on-time delivery. Provide SHEQ leadership and promote a strong health and safety culture within the planning and logistics function. Review production requirements, assess unit availability, delivery locations and available resources, and create monthly, weekly and daily site production plans to optimise utilisation and availability.

Implement effective stock control and materials planning, ensuring optimal inventory levels and on-time supply to the production facility, coordinating with procurement and production teams to align material requirements. Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the planning, materials and logistics support team, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across the site. Drive continuous improvement within the planning and logistics operation, identifying opportunities for process optimisation, cost control and efficiency improvements.

Candidate requirements:
Experience in a similar role such as Production Planning Manager, Manufacturing Planning Manager, Planning & Logistics Manager, Materials Manager or Workshop Manager. Experience working within a manufacturing, refurbishment or production-based environment. P+L understanding for material and labour cost control. Demonstrable experience coordinating and supporting a small operational or planning team. Proven experience of driving a health and safety first culture. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to support planning and operational decision-making.

Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced site environment.

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